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My Mom is the BEST!!  She calls me whenever I need to talk to her, even if I don't know I need it.  She called me today as I was driving home from the temple.  I was still overwhelmed, better but overwhelmed and she told me what I needed to hear.  She praised me and encouraged me and gave me the strength I need to go on.  She reminded me that we all wish we could do more but we shouldn't do more than we have strength.  Some of the things I had been praying about would have been too much for me and my family and by doing them I would be taking away from my family not helping it. 

My Mom and Samantha 2005

She encrouaged me to look at all the thinks I am doing instead of what I am not.  So for her and my benefit here is a list:
  • My kids have clothes to wear.
  • My kids have clean clothes to wear.
  • We have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, usually home made.
  • I try to go to the temple once a week.
  • I go to Church every Sunday.
  • I teach Relief Society once a week.
  • I try to visit with 3 different ladies in my Church once a month or more.
  • I clean the kitchen at least once a day sometimes more. 
  • I take Maddie to preschool 3 days a week.
  • I take Maddie to speech 2 days a week and chase Michael as we wait for her.
  • I read my scriptures every day.
  • I write a blog.
  • I change lots of diapers.
  • I encourage piano practice.
  • I take Elizabeth and Samantha to piano once a week.
  • We have Family Home Evening almost every Monday night.
  • I plan my meals for the week.
  • I go to the grocery store once a week or more.
  • I try to stay in a budget.
  • I keep the car filled with gas.
  • I clean the old food out of the fridge.
  • I load and unload the dishwasher at least once a day.
  • I encoruge showers and baths.
  • I dress Michael for the day and for night (love footed sleepers that can be both day and night outfits.)
  • I get a ride for my girls to their Wednesday night activities at Chruch.
  • I go on atleast one date a week with my husband and ususally arange the babysitter (Love that Elizabeth is getting old enough to help with that.)
  • I take Samantha to play practice once a week and wait for her. (Couldn't do this withouth Elizabeth and her babysitting.)
  • I make sure the bathrooms have TP and tissues.
  • I give out bandaids.
  • I read stories.
  • I help with homework.
  • I play volleyball.
  • I iron melty beads.
  • I do about 9-12 loads of laundry a week. (And usually fold them.)
  • I babysit friend's children.
  • I stay home with sick kids.
  • I put on birthday parties.
  •  I love my husband and my family.
Okay I am tired of typing.  She is right I do a lot. 

Here is her favorite quote:

Thomas S. Monson
"Fear not.  Be of good cheer.  The future is as bright as your faith.  Heaven's blessings await us."

Thanks Mom
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